Thinking of picking up a bottle of bubbly this weekend? Like chocolate, Champagne gets lumped in with the tropes of Valentine’s Day, but hey — I will take any opportunity to drink more Champagne. Just don’t stop after the holiday.

Consider Valentine’s Day this year an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of sparkling wine and Champagne. Do you know what Champagne really is, and how to open a bottle the elegant way? Read on for that and more, including the best foods to serve with Champagne (spoiler: everything).

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What is it about the area under the sink that makes it so tough to keep organized? Maybe because it’s dark, hard to get to, and contains lots of pipes that you only have to deal with when there’s a problem. Whatever the reason, it generally ends up being a big mess of cleaning supplies, plastic bags, and even the random household essential. (Lightbulbs, anyone?)

If you’re looking for a long weekend project, that really won’t take that long. Try one of these five organizing solutions for tackling the depths under your sink.

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Q: I recently purchased tahini to make a big batch of hummus, and I have a ton left over! Are there any delicious recipes that incorporate tahini that I can try?

Sent by Meg

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Looking for an easy Valentine’s Day treat that will impress everyone you know and love? This is it! It’s chocolatey, rich, and surprisingly easy to make. All you need are some cute glasses and a couple felt hearts to get the look.

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We’re always interesting in seeing the home kitchens that caterers and personal chefs work out of. Sometimes they are expansive (and make us jealous), but frequently they are smaller than we’d imagined, which just impresses us with how much can be done in a tiny space.

Sue Dinneen’s before kitchen falls into the latter category. Sue has lived in her 1920s Tudor revival home for many years, and has run a part-time catering operation out of it for the past 12 years. In a kitchen that essentially had seven square feet of counter space, we’re amazed at how Sue was able to accommodate her orders. Now take a look at the after kitchen, which is definitely of the make-us-jealous variety.

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No, it does not get any cuter than this adorable Valentine’s Day cocktail. Maybe it’s the fact that the cocktail is pink (thanks, homemade grenadine!), or that it has a delightful egg white foam top, or that there is a too-cute-for-words little heart on top of that foam (made out of freshly grated cinnamon), but this is the perfect cocktail to make for the one you love.

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From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: IKEA Cabinet Turned West Elm-Inspired Buffet

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Fancy chocolate, heart-shaped pasta, and nostalgic candy are just a few of the Valentine’s Day things making us happy this week.

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Move over, red velvet. Who cares about chocolate? This Valentine’s Day, all I want is for someone to make me this mini lavender, champagne, and hazelnut cake (hint hint). Scratch that – I’m making this adorable-looking cake for myself. It just looks too good to wait any longer.

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From Apartment Therapy → 7 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Bigger

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